Sport Local February 21, 2025

Champions League: Real Madrid vs Atlético Madrid

The classic match between Real Madrid and Atlético Madrid stands out in the Round of 16 of the Champions League. Other matchups include Liverpool against PSG and Barcelona against Benfica.


Champions League: Real Madrid vs Atlético Madrid

The round of 16 of the Champions League has been drawn, and the capital classic between Real Madrid and Atlético is one of the most notable matchups. Another attractive match is Inter Milan against Feyenoord, and Barcelona will face Benfica.

The team led by Diego Simeone, which has several Argentine players such as Julián Álvarez, Rodrigo De Paul, Nahuel Molina, Ángel Correa, and Giuliano Simeone, will face Real Madrid. Additionally, Alexis Mac Allister's Liverpool will play against Paris Saint-Germain.

On the other hand, Benfica, featuring Ángel Di María, Nicolás Otamendi, and Gianluca Prestianise, will have Barcelona as their opponent. In another interesting matchup, Inter with Lautaro Martínez will go up against Feyenoord, and Aston Villa with Emiliano Martínez will play against Bruges.

The round of 16 matchups are as follows: Paris Saint-Germain - Liverpool, Real Madrid - Atlético de Madrid, Feyenoord - Inter, Borussia Dortmund - Lille, Bruges - Aston Villa, PSV - Arsenal, Bayern Munich - Bayer Leverkusen, and Benfica - Barcelona.

The 16 teams that remain in the competition already have their path laid out towards the grand final in Munich. The first leg matches will take place between March 4 and 5, while the second legs will occur between March 11 and 12. The teams that performed better in the group stage will play as visitors in the first leg, having the opportunity to decide at home in the second leg matches.